On behalf if the Residents Assiciation in Leixlip we wish to
As concerned residents of Avondale , Leixlip we wish to make the following objections and observations to the “ amendment No 1 Leixlip Local Area Plan 22020-2023(as extended to 2026)” Objection to CYCLE PATH to run between Newtown park and Avondale estate off Captain’s Hill , Confey I object to the proposed cycle path which would run between Newtown park and Avondale estates along the pedestrian path for the following reasons mostly but solely related to public safety. The residents already have a huge problem with quad bikes, e-scooters and motorcycles speeding along the pedestrian path and over the green space and it is particularly worrying for anyone with young children or anyone with mobility issues as these travel at speed This will only worsen with bikes. The cycle path would not be on a public road but along a pedestrian path, partially in a green space used by amongst others, children at play. The path proposed would run directly past the homes of some residents in Avondale and Newtown Park whose properties are at the end of their cul-de-sac. The proposed cycle running directly past people’s homes and infringing on privacy due to increased activity on the path Affected users: Pedestrians- children going to and from school, people with mobility issues using wheelchairs and strollers, dog walkers, residents in general would find they would have to dodge cyclists. The proposed path would go through the only green space for Newtown and Avondale children to play. Run directly past the front gardens of ‘sheltered’ homes which house mainly elderly people some of whom have mobility issues. The path will cut through a narrow gap between 2 houses and then across a road which is the only vehicular access for Newtown Park residents and a busy GP surgery. The path would continue past this on the pedestrian path which leads out onto an already vastly over congested and busy road on Captain’s Hill, Confey. This is directly across from San Carlos Primary school , Charles Borremeo church beside two bus stops ,shops etc and would be highly dangerous to both cyclists and other users of the road and paths. Incidentally vehicular traffic was adversely impacted by the changes introduced by Dublin Bus Connects which has been a disaster for the people of Confey. It has been further impacted by the recently opened INTEL FAB 34. This has also affected pedestrians when crossing the road anywhere along Captain’s Hill and past Cope Bridge towards the R149 road. A cycle path is not needed or welcomedwhen it running along a public road. Is there a benefit to cyclists cutting out onto Captains Hill. Do they need a designated cycle path to go across possibly to the other Hill. Is this convenience at the expense of resident’s safety in Newtown and Avondale. Why not go along the Main Street to help revitalise the Main st by stopping to eat there.
We have also spoken to some residents in Neqtown Park who have expressed similar concerns and also dismay that the cycle path is not clearly marked in the online maps but only visible on inspection in the Library
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On behalf if the Residents Assiciation in Leixlip we wish to
As concerned residents of Avondale , Leixlip we wish to make the following objections and observations to the “ amendment No 1 Leixlip Local Area Plan 22020-2023(as extended to 2026)” Objection to CYCLE PATH to run between Newtown park and Avondale estate off Captain’s Hill , Confey I object to the proposed cycle path which would run between Newtown park and Avondale estates along the pedestrian path for the following reasons mostly but solely related to public safety. The residents already have a huge problem with quad bikes, e-scooters and motorcycles speeding along the pedestrian path and over the green space and it is particularly worrying for anyone with young children or anyone with mobility issues as these travel at speed This will only worsen with bikes. The cycle path would not be on a public road but along a pedestrian path, partially in a green space used by amongst others, children at play. The path proposed would run directly past the homes of some residents in Avondale and Newtown Park whose properties are at the end of their cul-de-sac. The proposed cycle running directly past people’s homes and infringing on privacy due to increased activity on the path Affected users: Pedestrians- children going to and from school, people with mobility issues using wheelchairs and strollers, dog walkers, residents in general would find they would have to dodge cyclists. The proposed path would go through the only green space for Newtown and Avondale children to play. Run directly past the front gardens of ‘sheltered’ homes which house mainly elderly people some of whom have mobility issues. The path will cut through a narrow gap between 2 houses and then across a road which is the only vehicular access for Newtown Park residents and a busy GP surgery. The path would continue past this on the pedestrian path which leads out onto an already vastly over congested and busy road on Captain’s Hill, Confey. This is directly across from San Carlos Primary school , Charles Borremeo church beside two bus stops ,shops etc and would be highly dangerous to both cyclists and other users of the road and paths. Incidentally vehicular traffic was adversely impacted by the changes introduced by Dublin Bus Connects which has been a disaster for the people of Confey. It has been further impacted by the recently opened INTEL FAB 34. This has also affected pedestrians when crossing the road anywhere along Captain’s Hill and past Cope Bridge towards the R149 road. A cycle path is not needed or welcomedwhen it running along a public road. Is there a benefit to cyclists cutting out onto Captains Hill. Do they need a designated cycle path to go across possibly to the other Hill. Is this convenience at the expense of resident’s safety in Newtown and Avondale. Why not go along the Main Street to help revitalise the Main st by stopping to eat there.
We have also spoken to some residents in Neqtown Park who have expressed similar concerns and also dismay that the cycle path is not clearly marked in the online maps but only visible on inspection in the Library